Aerial Cirque Over Denver

✨ 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 — “C-Shape Roll-Up Conditioning” on Sling ✨

This video demonstrates a heavy hands-on spot guiding the student into a strong, supported C-shape roll-up on aerial sling. The coach combines physical spotting with verbal cueing to help the student understand both the pathway and engagement needed for the skill.

• Proper hand placement and active grip on the sling
• Engagement through the core and upper body
• Creating a rounded “C-shape” through the spine and hips
• Rolling the hips upward while maintaining isometric spiral
• Using small pulses in and out of the roll-up to reinforce the end position

The coach supports and rotates the student’s legs through the correct pathway while taking much of the body weight during the drill. This allows the student to safely experience the proper mechanics, build strength awareness, and develop the mind-body connection needed for an independent roll-up.

✨ 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 ✨

Every Wednesday, we’re celebrating the big and small aerial wins happening inside the studio — from first skills to performance milestones. This week, we’re celebrating Whitney!

Whitney has been training at ACOD for the last four years, and this week they are discovering pathways on double cloud swing into a wrap we call “House” 🏠

✨ 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 — Crossback Straddle Inversion Progression ✨

A common correction for more flexible students is avoiding a “pancaked” straddle position during the invert. Instead, the straddle should stay perpendicular to the torso to maintain proper alignment, engagement, and control through the pathway.

• Externally rotated straddle aligned with the torso
• Active pull through the hands and shoulders
• Rounded, engaged core during inversion
• Pushing the hips up and back to initiate lift and rotation
• Controlled movement in and out of the inversion

The coach uses supportive spotting to reinforce body awareness, proper mechanics, and active engagement while helping the student build independence in the skill.

Join Coaches Kimberly and Wil for this fun and supportive (literally and figuratively) partner acro series! 🕺🏻💃🏻

There is still some space left in the session, so feel free to sign up and invite your friends!

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✨ 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 ✨

Every Wednesday, we’re celebrating the big and small aerial wins happening inside the studio — from first skills to performance milestones. This week, we’re celebrating Kaitlin!

Kaitlin has been training at ACOD for the last several years, and this week they are beginning to work on a new solo on double trapeze as one of our cast members in our January Adult Student Company production.